Chapter 201: A forcible end to the stalemate [Continuation] (2/2)

「…Youtowhat’s around you? This is an arena And talking about arenas, there is only one thing you can do there, right? We are going to have a sword duel It’s a special structure er hope」

Kaito said with a po from one ear to another

「Hope, huh…」

「That’s right, an arena is a place where one can get what their desire though their strength alone」

He looked like a cloaving his hands as he spun around

「From now on, you will have to face ferociousco e to defeat all the monsters that we throw at you…」

Driven by hatred, the ex-hero turned into a monster

「…You will be able to save Lilia’s life in exchange for your own」

And said such accursed words

「The barrier surrounding this place will disappear with the death of every living thing in this arena This, of course, includes you as well If you e to overcome this trial and then die, I promise that on’t touch Lilia」

「…And I’m supposed to believe that?」

「It doesn’t ardless… But to be honest, I really want to see how Lilia will suffer after surviving through your sacrifice」

「…I see, you have become quite scummy, Kaito」

「You have no one to thank for this but yourself, no?」

A painful reply tomeh I did what I’ve done for the greater cause, I still are of the gravity ofto die in any case The only possible difference is either you will fall in battle and go to hell along with Lilia, or you will overcoet aith her life」

「…!」

Deep darkness was festering in Kaito’s eyes as he said that

A strong intent tosaid, this is a ga if you had absolutely no chances of victory」

With those words Kaito pointed to his right, urgingthere one after another The unfao

At the first glance, they appeared like a variant of ogre or so else

Transparent liquid was dripping onto the ground froreen skin, while fro s to fairies On their neck they also had bodies of fairies, hanging there like a scarf Their whole appearance could be best described with just one word - vile

「Do not fret Those are not your enemies On the contrary, they are you dear allies」

While I was cautious, wondering if it’s fine to kill them, Kaito said such words with a sood

「They are your healing, power up, and punishment device at the sa about Well, I’ to explain it now, so just listen, kay?」